5 Best Strategies to Avoid Losing Marks in Competitive Exams 2026

1. Read questions carefully (watch for NOT/EXCEPT).

2. Manage time – attempt easy ones first.

3. Don’t guess blindly; use elimination.

4. Keep rough work neat & answers organized.

5. Revise OMR/answers before submitting.

Bonus Tip: Practice mock tests to build speed & accuracy.